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How Latin American World Cup jerseys became a political football

Far-right populists have staked their claim on their team’s kit — and the left is trying to fight back

Unusually for a presidential candidate, Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella has his own fashion line. On the dapper populist’s website, you can buy a lilac checked blazer, paisley pocket squares or tennis shoes that cost over £110.

But in the build-up to this Sunday’s election, the far right de la Espriella has been sporting only one outfit: a bright yellow Colombia football shirt.

De la Espriella, who is favourite to win the presidency, gave a local media interview earlier this week at his house, surrounded by expensive modern art, wearing the yellow top. At his closing rally, when he took the stage in a football strip, most of the crowd was dressed the same way.

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